Career Advisor

Maricopa County • Mesa, AZ

6d • $23 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Career Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of empowering job seekers across Maricopa County to build brighter futures. In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you’ll guide adults and youth through their career journeys using the tools and services offered through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Every day brings new opportunities to make an impact. You’ll use assessments, career coaching, job-search strategies, and resource connections to help individuals overcome barriers and take meaningful steps toward success in employment, education, and training. If you’re passionate about helping people unlock their potential and thrive, this role gives you the platform to truly make a difference.
About the Workforce Development Division
The Workforce Development Division is part of the statewide workforce development network, ARIZONA@WORK. We provide services that benefit both employers and job seekers throughout Maricopa County. For our employment partners, we provide services such as recruiting, developing, and retaining the best employees for their needs. Our team provides job seekers with services and resources to pursue educational and employment opportunities. By developing our state's workforce and matching employers with job seekers, we strengthen Maricopa County's and Arizona's economy.
About the Department of Human Services
The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility.
In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department’s commitment to providing support for low-income and at-risk communities. Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work, including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, Early Education Division’s EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives.

Requirements

• One year of experience in employment, training programs, case management, career development activities, reentry services, or equivalent social service programs
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Must complete background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure and maintain the Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of professional-level experience in Career Services, Education, or Social Services

Responsibilities

• Assess participants' barriers to employment and arrange available area resources and supportive services as needed, including transportation, education, and emergency assistance
• Create, update, and maintain accurate participant case notes and files
• Meet with participants one-on-one or in a group enrollment setting to review applications and determine if the customer meets WIOA eligibility requirements
• Advise participants regarding secondary education, post-secondary training, resume development, interviewing techniques, and permanent employment opportunities
• Conduct program orientations, informational seminars, and one-on-one sessions with participants
• Provide intensive, sustained one-on-one support and guidance to a case load of up to 120 individuals during the period of program participation.
• Assist participants in developing career and education action plans
• Perform and interpret academic and work readiness evaluations and assessments
• Provide labor market information on in-demand occupations
• Conduct outreach across various areas of Maricopa County to raise awareness of the program's services.
• Utilize various platforms to support case management activities
• Provide and track referrals to program partners and community-based service providers
• Assist with job fairs, resource fairs, and other program events

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level